Tuscany & Montego
(Style C10, C101 and C20)
Installation Instructions
• It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The installer should
determine and implement the installation techniques appropriate for each unique installation situation. Digger Specialties, Inc. and its
distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
For more information visit diggerspecialties.com -1- 08/27/2021
Pan Head
Flat Head
Note: Top rail is 1” longer on each end to accommodate Crossover Railing.
1. Cut the rails to length by holding rails against posts. Position so there will
be the same baluster spacing on each end of the rails if possible. Mark
rails where they are to be cut. Make sure rail is cut ¼” shorter on each
end to allow for mounts. Cut rails. A minimum of 1¼” spacing is required
between first baluster and post (Example 1).
Crossover Railing- Cut bottom rail same as above. For top rail, make
end spacing exactly 1” longer on all ends connecting to a line crossover
(Example 2).
If connecting to a corner crossover cut the top rail the same as the
bottom rail.
2. Attach bottom wall mount to post by positioning the bottom rail so there is
no more than 2” clearance. Keeping mount centered on post, fasten
mount to post with pan head self-tapping screws (provided). A 1-3/8”
spacer may be placed on the welded 3/8” plate of the post to reach the 2”
clearance. Use a 1-1/4” spacer for posts with ½” plate.
3. Attach top wall mount to post by measuring up 32-5/8” (for 36” tall railing)
or 38-5/8” (for 42” tall railing) from the top of the bottom mount to the top
of the top mount. Keeping mount centered on post, fasten mount to post
with self-tapping pan head screws (provided).
4. Place bottom rail on clean flat surface. Using a rubber mallet, tap
balusters into routed holes making sure balusters are seated all the way
into the rail.
5. Hold top rail at an angle above the balusters. Starting at one end feed first
baluster into rail and tap lightly with a rubber mallet.
6. Feed remaining balusters into top rail, tapping lightly with a rubber mallet
as you move to the other end. Once all balusters are partially seated in
rail tap with rubber mallet along full length of rail making sure all balusters
are against the top rib of the rail.
7. Fasten rail support to bottom side of bottom rail by inserting pan head
self-tapping screw (provided) through center of threaded portion of
support. This applies to all sections over 6’ long.
8. Place section into mounts. Fasten top and bottom rails through side of
mount with flat head screw provided. Crossover railing- Fasten top rail to
crossover adaptor with pan head screws provided.
9. Carefully align mount cover on mount base before applying even,
downward pressure to snap cover into place. (Mount Covers can be
damaged if the above process is not followed).
10. Attach 2 piece flairs to all posts.
a. Separate two piece flair.
b. Slide u-shaped flair around bottom of post.
c. Use rubber mallet to tap flair together.
1. a. Position bottom swivel mount base so the bottom of the rail has no
more than a 2” clearance. NOTE: A 1⅜” spacer may be placed on the
welded ⅜” plate of the post to reach the 2” clearance. 1¼” spacer for ½”
plate.
b. Measure up 32 5/8” (for 36” tall railing) or 38 5/8” (for 42” tall railing)
from top of bottom mount to top of top mount.
2. Keep base of mount centered
and pin hole turned down,
fasten base to post with pan
head self-tapping screws (provided).
3. Angle the swivel mount after it is installed on post. Measure from back of
cup at one end to back of cup at other end to determine rail length. Cut
rails.
4. Assemble sections as specified in Standard (Level) railing steps 4-10.
Note: If using 45° (Fixed) Mount on posts larger than 3” you will need to
offset mount from center to install both side entry screws.
Standard (Level) Railing Cont’d
Angle (Swivel) and 45° (Fixed) Mounts
Standard (Level) Railing
Rail
support
Spacer
Crossover
32-5/8”
or
38-5/8”
Post
Rail
Crossover Post
¼”
Minimum 1¼”
Post
¼”
Minimum 1¼”
Post
Rail
Example 2
Example 1
Minimum 1¼”
¼”
1”
Minimum 1¼”
Tuscany & Montego
(Style C10, C101 and C20)
Installation Instructions
• It is the responsibility of the installer to meet all code and safety requirements, and to obtain all required building permits. The installer should
determine and implement the installation techniques appropriate for each unique installation situation. Digger Specialties, Inc. and its
distributors shall not be held liable for improper or unsafe installations.
For more information visit diggerspecialties.com -2- 08/27/2021
Swivel Stair Mount
Example 3
Important: Rails must be positioned in the correct direction prior to
cutting. If rails are not in the correct position they may be cut incorrectly
and balusters will not line up. Rails will have a small hole at one end that
indicates the lower end of the stairs.
1. Identify top and bottom stair rails.
2. Cut balusters at angle of stairs on both ends. (Overall length of baluster
will not change.)
3. Lay bottom rail beside posts with approximately 1”
clearance (use 1” spacer) between the rail and nose
of step. Insert a baluster into the last hole on each
end. Place top rail on these balusters.
4. Position rails against posts and even the end spacing
on each end, if possible, with balusters parallel to the
post. Clamp rails to post (Example 3.) Mark rails for
cutting. Mark posts for each mount position (Example
4). Cut rails 3/16” shorter than mark on each end.
Rails should be cut using a straight cut (Example 5).
5. Crossover Railing: For crossover stairs set stair crossover kit next to
rails that are fastened to post to determine what height to cut post. Mark
post and cut. Set crossover connector in post and fasten at proper height
with self-tapping pan head screws provided. Set correct angle for
crossover connector to match railing and tighten nut. Cut bottom rails
same as above in step 3 (Example 3). Mark top rails to cut making sure it
fits snug into the crossover connector (Example 6).
6. Attach mounts to post with pan head self-tapping screws (provided).
7. Place bottom rail on clean flat surface. Using a rubber mallet, tap
balusters into routed holes making sure balusters are seated all the way
into the rail.
8. Hold top rail at an angle above balusters. Starting at one end feed first
baluster into top rail and tap lightly. Feed remaining balusters into rail,
tapping lightly as you move to the other end. Once all balusters are
partially seated in top rail, go back and tap along full length of the top rail
making sure all balusters are seated against top rib.
9. Place section into mounts. Fasten top and bottom rails through side of
mount with flat head screw provided. Crossover railing- Fasten top rail to
crossover adaptor with pan head screws provided.
10. Carefully align mount cover on mount base before applying even,
downward pressure to snap cover into place. (Mount Covers can be
damaged if the above process is not followed).
11. Attach 2-piece flairs to all posts. See step 10 of Standard Level Railing
section.
Identify top and bottom rails, top swivel mount and bottom swivel mount.
1. Lay bottom rail (with approximately 1” clearance from the nose of the
steps) beside the posts. Determine where the end holes will be on each
end and place a baluster in those holes. Place top rail on these
balusters. Holding rails against posts, determine end spacing making
sure end spacing is even between post and balusters. Clamp rails to
post (Example 1). Hold swivel stair mounts up against posts and beside
the rail to determine where rails are to be cut to fit inside the swivel stair
mounts. Mark posts for each stair swivel mount position (Example 7).
NOTE: This will vary depending on angle of stairs. Cut rails. Cut top rail
at same length as bottom rail unless using crossover application.
2. Attach bottom swivel mount base so the bottom rail has approximately 1”
clearance from the nose of the step. (NOTE: A 1” spacer may be placed
on the nose of the step to reach the 1” clearance.) Fasten base to post
with pan head self-tapping screws (provided).
3. Attach top swivel mount base to post using pan head self-tapping screws
(provided).
4. Follow Stair Railing steps 7-11 for assembly of section.
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Example 4
Example 6
3/16”
3/16”
Example 5
Top Stair Swivel
Mount
Bottom Stair
Swivel Mount
Example 7
Stair Railing
Stair Railing Cont’d
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